URGENT! network printer help


  1. Camj45
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    Windows 7 64bit Ultimate
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    URGENT! network printer help


    Hey you guys!
    having a huge problem trying to print form a network printer. The printer is connected via a desktop.
    here are the specs of the base computer
    OS: vista 32bit
    ram: 1gig
    CPU: pentium dual core 1.80

    I'm trying to connect from my laptop here are the specs of the laptop
    OS: 7 ultimate
    ram: 4g
    CPUentium at 2.4

    tried almost everything! installed the printer on my laptop. shared the the printer. it says its connected but doesnt print? I even tried setting up a local port but it gives an access denied error message . the path of the printer via the base is :\\ZINA\Samsung SCX-4x21 series.

    The printer is smasung laser scx-4521f
    please help!
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  3. Camj45
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    Windows 7 64bit Ultimate
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    also the router im using is a 4g clearspot hotspot modem with only one micro usb slot
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  4. bassfisher6522
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    Do you have a network set up? If so open up devices and pritners, then click add printer, then select a add network, wireless, usb printer and the OS find and install the driver.

    Also, check to make sure that the network is using the same workgroup name on both PC's.
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  6. seavixen32
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    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    This link may be of help to you: Networking home computers running different versions of Windows
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